Pierre Road Ramleela Plans Finale With 85-Foot Ravana Effigy

The Full Story

The Pierre Road Ramleela Committee plans the finale of its annual celebration for Sunday 25 October at the Pierre Road Recreation Ground in Charlieville, Chaguanas. The Guardian reports that three Ravana effigies will be burned, including one standing 85 feet tall. The open-air event is free to attend. Ramleela stages scenes from the Ramayan, including the conflict between Lord Rama and Ravana. The newspaper photographed performances at the ground earlier in the week. The finale was still a plan when the Saturday report was published; its turnout and outcome have not yet been verified.

Sources: Trinidad Guardian, 24 Oct ↗

Committee president Kimchand Sahadeo told the Guardian that this year’s celebration cost about TT$315,000. He attributed its financing to community contributions, fundraising and private-sector help, and said volunteers work at the recreation ground without pay. Sahadeo said he has served as president for 23 years and described the event’s growth from modest facilities. Those figures and history are his account to the newspaper; the report did not include audited event accounts. The scale of the preparation, from stage performances to the effigies, illustrates the volunteer work behind a public cultural event.

Sources: Trinidad Guardian, 24 Oct ↗

The Guardian describes patrons gathering for scenes from the Ramayan and performances by dancers and actors, including a portrayal of Hanuman. Its front-page photograph also places performers at the Pierre Road ground on the preceding Wednesday. This report distinguishes those documented performances from the planned Sunday finale. Readers who intend to attend should confirm the latest time and access arrangements with the organising committee, since the newspaper article provides the location and date but not a verified live schedule or weather plan.

Sources: Trinidad Guardian, 24 Oct ↗

What Happens Next

After 25 October, confirm whether the finale took place, its actual schedule and any safety or access changes with the committee or a dated on-site account. Seek more detail on the volunteer groups and how the event is funded.